Unsedated GI Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE)

Central Florida — Nemours Children’s Hospital

We're one of the few places in the nation offering this innovative test for kids.

Children with conditions of the esophagus often need a test called an “upper endoscopy." In children and adults, these tests usually require general anesthesia, which means a day at the hospital and food restrictions — plus a lot of coordination for families.

We offer a test called an “unsedated GI transnasal endoscopy” (TNE), where kids 10 and older can now have their endoscopy in an outpatient setting. That’s because with a TNE, our Nemours gastroenterologist (GI doctor) uses a local anesthetic and the camera travels through the nose.

The benefits of a TNE as compared to a sedated endoscopy include:

ZERO

risks from general anesthesia —
and no IV needle.

ONE

hour average time from
set-up to going home.

TWO

hours of food limits instead of
the usual nine or more.

60%

lower cost (approximately)
than a traditional endoscopy.

Why Choose Nemours for GI

Our gastroenterologists are experts in GI care for kids.

board-certified and fellowship-trained to provide care specifically for children of all ages, from newborns to 18-year-olds